The petitioner has filed this writ petition calling for the records pertaining to the impugned letter of the respondent, dated 22.08.2007 vide letter No.00350/Ni.Pi.2/Oo.2/2007, quash the same and further directing the respondent to provide employment to the petitioner on compassionate ground.

2. The petitioner is the daughter of one Gurusamy, who was working as wireman in Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Srivilliputtur Division. He was compulsorily retired on 22.11.1995 on medical grounds. He died on 21.7.2001 due to illness. Petitioner's mother also died unexpectedly on 25.10.2001. The petitioner's father was only earning member and entire family was depending upon his income. After his death, entire family was under acute poverty. The petitioner with great difficulty completed her Higher Secondary School Education.

3. On 25.2.2002, the petitioner made an application to the respondent for employment on compassionate ground. Her elder sisters gave 'No Objection Letter'. The respondents did not pass any orders. Again, petitioner sent representation on 20.4.2005. By proceedings dated 02.5.2005, the respondents rejected the request of the petitioner for appointment on compassi